AddressAbout the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use): 09
The Team: The candidate will be part of the Global Data Management team within the Index Management & Production Group (IMPG) which is responsible for the maintenance and calculation of S&P Dow Jones Indices.
The Impact: Index Reference Data Analyst will research company information including but not limited to reference data management (i.e., Identifier and name changes, listing change etc.), validate prices used for index calculations and research shares and free float information. Index Reference Data Analyst must therefore understand global equity markets.
What’s in it for you: This is a global role, with the opportunity to fully support the Global Data Management Group within IMPG. Index Reference Data Analyst is responsible for managing, validating, and resolving outliers or exceptions for assigned data sets.
Responsibilities:
Research and Analysis on Market Driven Events
Ensure that the data universe is maintained in accordance with internal procedures and industry best practices.
Manage reference data (stock, company, and exchange information) and price-related data sets, review and resolve exceptions in QA processes in a timely manner following operational procedures and S&P Dow Jones Indices’ Policies & Practices – Methodology
Ensure that share and free float information are researched, validated, and entered in our database and that supporting evidence is retained.
Prioritize data related projects to improve workflows, data quality and systems for supported data set
Investigate and respond to all data related client requests (internal or external) within SLAs
Work with direct manager and leadership team to maintain proactive management of client escalations, issues and other items that require special handling
Price Validation and Quality Control
Validate system-captured prices. Must review captured prices against multiple sources and research and resolve any discrepancies under restrictive timelines
Customer Focus and Communication Responsibilities
Proactively communicate any issues to the rest of the team and Team Lead, as appropriate
Clear communication and coordination with other team members and global teams on over-lapping tasks to ensure seamless handover from region to region
Maintain customer focus by considering the client impact of changes to indices, communicate changes to other impacted teams in a clear and timely manner.
Provide timely, complete and accurate responses to client enquiries, work with our client experience team as appropriate
What We’re Looking For:Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in the finance, data management, computer science, or economics disciplines
0-2 years of experience in relevant field, possess an open mind, be flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities
Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is required. Additional language skills would be considered an advantage
Good understanding of financial markets
Must be able to work independently as well as in a global team environment
Must be able to demonstrate strong analytical and quantitative capabilities
Desired Skills:
Familiarity with corporate filings and related documents, understanding of shares, free float, shareholding structure and potential impact on indices would be an advantage
Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel and other standard office software’s
Programming skills and experience preferably in Python, VBA or SQL would be a plus.
About S&P Global Dow Jones Indic e s
At S&P Dow Jones Indices, we provide iconic and innovative index solutions backed by unparalleled expertise across the asset-class spectrum. By bringing transparency to the global capital markets, we empower investors everywhere to make decisions with conviction. We’re the largest global resource for index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500 ® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average ® . More assets are invested in products based upon our indices than any other index provider in the world. With over USD 7.4 trillion in passively managed assets linked to our indices and over USD 11.3 trillion benchmarked to our indices, our solutions are widely considered indispensable in tracking market performance, evaluating portfolios and developing investment strategies.
S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/spdji .
What’s In It For You?
Our Purpose:
Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.
Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.
Our People:
We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.
From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits:
We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include:
Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.
For more information on benefits by country visit: https://www.spglobal.com/en/careers/our-culture/
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law.
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Job ID: 299045
Posted On: 2024-03-29
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
